Houthi attacks kill three in Saudi Arabia

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The attacks mark a significant widening of regional hostilities, combining an assault on a major civilian airport with a strike near critical oil infrastructure. Saudi authorities reported one death and eight injuries at the airport, while two people were killed after Saudi air defenses intercepted a drone targeting the Shaybah oilfield. The United States issued security alerts warning of further Houthi attacks, and the United Kingdom was reportedly preparing to deploy fighter jets to help defend Saudi territory. The developments raise immediate concerns about civilian safety, regional escalation, and disruption to global energy markets.

Sources: Al Jazeera, Reuters, Arab News, NDTV, Associated Press